The Tufted Duck isn’t a rare or special sight during winter migration. But capturing a moment like this is never easy without understanding its behaviour. For the past three years, I’ve been observing and documenting the diving patterns of Tufted Ducks at Nil Nirjon Dam. This frame captures a male resurfacing after a dive — splashing water, alert for a brief second, before disappearing again. #tuftedduck #birdsofindia #indianbirds #wintermigration #bbcwildlifepotd #natgeoindia

Not today, says the queen … Even in the wild… consent matters . #WhiskeredTern #TernsOfIndia #BirdsOfIndia #IndianWildlife #WetlandWildlife #MonsoonStories #BirdBehavior #NatureOnWater #PuruliaWildlife #WestBengalWildlife #IndianBirds #WildlifeOfIndia #BirdPhotographyIndia #WildlifePhotographyIndia #NaturePhotography #BirdsInRain #WildlifeFilmmaker #WildlifeStorytelling #ConservationStory #SaveWetlands #WildlifeLovers #BirdLife #NatGeoYourShot #NatGeoWild #BBCWildlife

Chaos in the colony. In the floating wetlands of Purulia, Whiskered Terns fight, steal, defend, and rebuild— all for a chance to raise the next generation on water. #whiskeredtern #tern #wildlifeindia #birdsofindia #birdbehavior #birdsofinstagram #bbcearth #natgeo #indianwildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlifeplanet #earthfocus #natureperfection #naturelovers #savetheplanet #wetlandconservation #natureinspired #wildtale

Bir… He is the leader of our local wolf pack. Strong, powerful, skilled in hunting— yet very calm, quiet and steady by nature. Inside him, there is a deep strength that you can feel even when he doesn’t move or make a sound. In the Santali language, the word Bir means “forest.” From this word comes the name Birbhum. Once, Birbhum was full of forests, but today only small patches remain. Still, even in this shrinking wilderness, wolves like Bir continue to survive with courage. The way Bir moves through the forest makes it feel like he already knows every secret of the land. No hurry, no noise— but every step shows confidence and experience. Bir is brave, strong and protective. The safety of his pack always comes first. If there is any sign of danger, he is the one who steps forward first— warning the others, showing them the way, and guiding the pack to a safe place when needed. The forest has taught him the art of hiding, the patience to wait, the skill to hunt, and the responsibility of keeping the others safe. Beside Baha’s quiet and gentle strength, Bir stands as the protector of the pack— their shield, their safety. Together, in this fading forest, they have built a small world of their own. Through Bir and Baha, the forest finds hope and protection. May the forest live on through them, and may the story of Bir and Baha continue— a story of survival, and also a story of love. ⸻ “Before all hunger, it is your hunger that fills my heart. Before all strength, it is love—your place within me. After all land, after all water, even in the emptiest places, your shadow is still there. O love, where there is no sound, you are the movement.” #indiangreywolf #wildindia #bbcwildlifepotd #naturein_focus #natgeoindia

For years I followed tracks, hoping to find the spirits of bengal. But the truth is simple—the spirit reveals itself only when forest wants to. And one day, the sacred forest finally opened its door… and I found her. In frame : Baha , Alpha female #indiangreywolf #indianwildlife #wildindia #bbcearth #natgeoindia @bbcearth @natgeoindia @thehabitatstrust